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Y737 HGX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,172 mi
Last recorded51,172 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY737 HGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 May 2013 51,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all three tyres borderline pass reccomend replacement a s a p

Pass 4 May 2013 51,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all three tyres borderline pass reccomend replacement a s a p

Pass 24 Mar 2012 49,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 49,594 miles

advise had to get vehcle very hot to pass emmissions test monitor

Pass 3 Oct 2009 46,502 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 46,502 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 42,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise had to get vehcle very hot to pass emmissions test monitor engine running service light up on dash

Pass 22 Sep 2007 39,751 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 36,579 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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Y737 HGX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 79,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y737 HGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y737 HGX registered?

Y737 HGX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y737 HGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y737 HGX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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